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Ryan Kessler

Mickleton

Summary

Results-driven Senior Financial Advisor with expertise in client engagement, portfolio management, and tailored investment strategies, successfully optimizing financial plans for over 260 client groups.

Dynamic financial professional skilled in client assessments and training junior advisors. Proven track record in developing comprehensive financial plans and enhancing team performance through effective coaching and mentoring.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Financial Advisor

Vanguard
Malvern, PA
2018 - Current
  • Implemented client financial planning initiatives to optimize investment strategies and achieve long-term goals for over 260 client groups.
  • Mentored junior advisors, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and best practices.
  • Analyzed personal dynamics to provide clients with tailored investment advice and risk management solutions.
  • Developed comprehensive financial plans incorporating asset allocation, tax strategies, and retirement funding.

Financial Advisor - Asset Management Services

Vanguard
Malvern, PA
2011 - 2018
  • Developed tailored financial plans to help clients achieve their investment goals.
  • Conducted comprehensive financial analyses to assess client portfolios and recommend improvements.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance client engagement strategies and service delivery.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
  • Established new client relationships by conducting thorough needs assessments during initial consultations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
12-1999

Skills

  • Advised Relationship Connections
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Client engagement
  • Investment advice
  • Portfolio management
  • Referral networking

Accomplishments

    Encouraged client adoption of Value Boosting Features to consistently increase Assets Under Management (AUM)

    Consistently using discovery and Client Relationship Management skills to uncover asset consolidation opportunities as well as referrals.

Certification

CFP - Certified Financial Planner

Timeline

Senior Financial Advisor

Vanguard
2018 - Current

Financial Advisor - Asset Management Services

Vanguard
2011 - 2018

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania